2024

Inter-College Folk and Classical Dance Competition

Date: October 15–16, 2024

Category: Folk and Ethnic Dance

Nodal Centre: Miranda House

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Under the joint initiative of the Culture Council, University of Delhi, and Miranda House, the Inter-College Folk and Ethnic Dance Competition was held at the Miranda House auditorium with enthusiastic participation from 17 teams in the group dance category and 28 participants in the solo dance category. The event showcased folk and ethnic dance forms from various regions of India, reflecting the country's rich cultural diversity.

Event Coordination:
Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma
Co-Coordinator: Dr. Sukanya Tikadar
Nodal Officer: Dr. Nisha Nag

Judges Panel:
Dr. Raksha Singh David

Ms. Vani Rajmohan

Dr. Neera Sharma

Observers:Dr. Sangeeta D. Gadre , Prof. Jyoti Trehan Sharma

WINNERS:

Group Folk/Tribal Dance Category:

1st - Motilal Nehru College – Gondal Dance

2nd -  Maitreyi College – Karagattam Dance

3rd -  Miranda House – Garba Dance

🎖 Special Prize: Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College – Bhangra

Solo-Classical Dance Category:

1st - Lekshman Raj, Ramanujan College – Kuchipudi

2nd - (Tie) Ms. Shambhavi Mahesh, Sri Venkateswara College – Odissi
& Ms. Sejal P.S., Department of Anthropology – Kuchipudi

3rd - (Tie) Kaveri Abrol, Miranda House – Bharatanatyam
& Ipsita Pant, Jesus and Mary College – Kathak

The event not only celebrated India’s diverse folk traditions but also provided a platform for students to reconnect with their cultural roots.

Inter-College Fine Arts Competition

Dates: October 21-22, 2024

Venue: Hansraj College, University of Delhi

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Event Coordination:

Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma

Co-Coordinator: Dr. Babli Parveen

Nodal Officer: Ms. Vaishali Verma

Judges Panel: Mr. Suman Singh, Mr. Tribhuvan Kumar Deo, Mr. Ashok Dixit

Observer: Dr. Hemant Verma, Joint Dean, Culture Council, University of Delhi 

Chief Guest: Prof. Paramjit Singh, Vice Chairperson, Culture Council, University of Delhi
Guest of Honour: Sh. Vinay Kumar Jindal, Additional District Magistrate, District West Delhi
Patron: Prof. (Dr.) Rama, Principal, Hansraj College

WINNERS:
🎨 Rangoli Making
1st - Vandita Singh – Gargi College
2nd - Vaishnavi Sharma – Motilal Nehru College
3rd- Hemant Singh – Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

🌿 Mehendi
1st - Nikita – Swami Shradhanand College
2nd - Priyanshi Gupta – Motilal Nehru College
3rd - Vinamka – Satyawati College

📸 Spot Photography
1st - Faizah Naqvi – Institute of Home Economics
2nd - Madhavi Gaur – Kamala Nehru College
3rd - Prateek – Hindu College

🖼️ Collage Making
1st - Jaya – Kamala Nehru College
2nd - Nandini Gupta – Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences
3rd -  Khushalika – Miranda House

📋 Poster Making
1st -  Divya – Kamala Nehru College
2nd - Rudra – Hindu College
3rd -  Kumkum Singh – Hansraj College

🎭 Cartooning
1st - Shrey Jha – Dyal Singh College
2nd -  Diya Singh – Sri Aurobindo College
3rd - Vasu Madan – Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences

🎨 On-the-Spot Painting
1st - Rudra Madhav Patra – SRCC
2nd - Prince Garg – Motilal Nehru College
3rd - Himashmita Sivam – Janki Devi Memorial College

The two-day event concluded on a high note with enthusiastic responses from participants and faculty alike. All participants were appreciated for their creativity and efforts. The Culture Council and Hansraj College extend heartfelt congratulations to the winners and thank the esteemed judges and guests for gracing the event.

Inter-College Music Competition

Dates: November 11–13, 2024

Category: Music (Indian & Western)

Venue: Sumati Auditorium, Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, University of Delhi

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

The three-day Inter-College Music Competition, organized by the Culture Council, University of Delhi, was successfully held from November 11 to 13, 2024, at the Sumati Auditorium, Faculty of Music and Fine Arts. The event saw enthusiastic participation from students across various colleges and departments, who showcased their exceptional musical talents across a range of Indian and Western genres.

Event Coordination:
Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma
Co-Coordinators: Dr. Rigzin Kang
Nodal Officer: Dr. Vineet Goswami

Judges Panel: Pandit Naresh Malhotra, Pandit Ratan Prasanna, Dr. Neera Sharma

Observers :
1. Prof. Anil Kumar Kalkal, Director, Physical Education & Sports, Delhi University Sports Council, University of Delhi
2. Prof. Rupam Kapoor, Secretary, Garden Committee, University of Delhi
3. Prof. Gurpreet Singh Tuteja, Controller, Examination, University of Delhi

Guests of Honour: Chief Guest: Prof. K. Ratnavali (Dean of Education)

                                Special Guest: Prof. Ravinder Kumar (Dean, Culture Council, University of Delhi)

Closing Ceremony:
The final day concluded with a grand closing ceremony, during which the winners were honored by the Chief Guest, Special Guest, and several distinguished dignitaries. Professor Alka Nagpal, Dean and Head of the Department of the Faculty of Music and Fine Arts, addressed the gathering and extended heartfelt blessings and encouragement to the participants.

Approximately 100 participants exhibited their musical prowess over the three-day celebration, which honored both Indian and Western music traditions. The performances were deeply appreciated by the audience, judges, and music critics alike for their artistic depth and technical brilliance.

WINNERS:
Classical Vocal Music:

1st: Sarvshreshtha Mishra – Department of Music, University of Delhi

2nd: Saswat Balan – Dyal Singh College

3rd: Tanvi Joshi – Maitreyi College

Classical Percussion Instrument Performance:

1st: Khurram Ali Khan – Department of Music, University of Delhi

2nd: Aviraj Basak – Dyal Singh College

3rd: Shaan Mansukhani – Hansraj College

Classical String Instrument Performance:

1st: Soumya Subham Sahoo – Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

2nd: Radhika Venkataraman – Dyal Singh College

3rd: Krishnaja Girish – Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences

Group Singing – Patriotic and Folk Song:

1st: Lakshmibai College, Delhi University

2nd: Faculty of Music and Fine Arts

3rd: Dyal Singh College (Morning)

Western Solo Singing:

1st: Mahika Bora – Moti Lal Nehru College

2nd: Nikita Tiwari – Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College

3rd: Basudhara Roy Munshi – Department of Music, University of Delhi

Western Solo Instrument Performance:

1st: Nihal PK – Department of Music, University of Delhi

2nd: Aditya De – Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College

3rd: Arya Kochhar – Aryabhatta College

Hindustani Light Vocal Music:

1st: Shatakshi Mishra – Department of Music, University of Delhi

2nd: Vaishnavi Dubey – Maitreyi College

3rd: Nagma Ali – Mata Sundri College for Women

This initiative by the Culture Council not only provided a platform for budding artists to display their talent but also inspired students to explore the diverse field of music with renewed passion and confidence.

Inter-College Literary Competition

Date: October 08–09, 2024

Category: Literary (Quiz, Elocution & Debate)

Nodal Centre: PGDAV College (Evening)

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Under the joint aegis of the Culture Council, University of Delhi, and PGDAV College (Evening), the Inter-College Literary Competition was held on the premises of PGDAV College (Evening), Nehru Nagar, with enthusiastic participation from students across various colleges. The event featured competitions in Quiz and Elocution on October 8, followed by Debate and a Valedictory Function on October 9, marking the commencement of the Inter-College/Department Competitions of the University of Delhi.

Event Coordination:
Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma
Co-Coordinator: Dr. Vijay Mishra
Nodal Officer: Dr. Karishma Saraswat

Judges Panel:
The judging panel featured three distinguished journalists

Mr. Deepak Upadhyay

Mr. Manoj Verma

Mr. Sachin Budhauliya,

Observer: Dr. Charu Kalra

WINNERS:

Elocution:

1st Prize: Anant Tiwari, Hindu College

2nd Prize: Deepanshu Jha, Delhi School of Journalism

3rd Prize: Vinimesh Bairagi, SGTB Khalsa College

Debate:

1st Prize: Vasundhara Goyal, Indraprastha College for Women

2nd Prize: Aman Mishra, Ramanujan College

3rd Prize: Sanjeev Kumar Rai, Ramjas College

Quiz:

1st Prize: Asmit Kumar S, Hansraj College

2nd Prize: Vipin Kumar, Kirori Mal College

3rd Prize: Tarun Mishra, Sri Venkateswara College

This literary initiative not only celebrated intellectual engagement but also provided a platform for young minds to express their ideas and sharpen their communication skills.

Inter-College Mime and Mimicry Competition

Date: November 14, 2024
Category: Theatre (Mime & Mimicry)

Nodal Centre: Indraprastha College for Women

Organized by: Culture Council, University of Delhi

Under the joint aegis of the Culture Council, University of Delhi, and Indraprastha College for Women, the Inter-College Mime and Mimicry Competition was held on November 14, 2024. The event featured enthusiastic participation from solo performers and teams representing various colleges across the University of Delhi, turning the stage into a dynamic celebration of theatrical talent.

Event Coordination:

Coordinator: Dr. Hemant Verma

Co-Coordinator: Dr. Sunil

Nodal Officer: Dr. Chetna Mishra

Judges Panel: Dr. Lakha Lehri, Dr. Rohit Tripathi, Dr. Ramesh Manchanda

Observer: Prof. Anand Sonkar (University of Delhi)

WINNERS:

Mime Competition:
1st - Zakir Husain Delhi College
2nd - Bharati College
3rd - Lakshmibai College

Mimicry Competition:
1st - Nikhil Bhaskar – Kirori Mal College
2nd - Ananya Anil Kumar – Lakshmibai College
3rd - Tanish Sharma – Acharya Narendra Dev College

This theatre initiative not only showcased the exceptional creative expression of the participants but also provided a vibrant platform for budding performers to display their theatrical prowess. The Culture Council and Indraprastha College for Women extend heartfelt congratulations to all winners and participants for their commendable performances.